What happened on this date in Mormon History - several curious snippets every day

85 years ago today - Feb 4, 1932-1934

Nicholas G. Smith becomes de facto Acting Presiding Patriarch, Son of Apostle John Henry Smith; grandson of Apostle George A. Smith; great-grandson of former Presiding Patriarch "Uncle" John Smith; was never officially called, set apart, or sustained as the Acting Presiding Patriarch, but carried out the functions of the office